Gary Longsworth
Richmond,KY
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health Initiatives, Inc
10.1995 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Served as a liaison between the surgical team and family members, providing timely updates on patient progress.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY05-1994
Skills
- Operating room safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient positioning
- Patient safety
- Maintaining sterility
- Surgical assistance
- Patient communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Preoperative checklists
- Patient charting
- Circulating nurse skills
- Chart updating
- Adapting to change
- Verbal and written communication
- Surgical support
- Supply preparation
- Procedure room preparation
- Care coordination
- Accurate documentation
- Documentation
- Training staff
- Medical procedure preparation
Accomplishments
I have over 30 years of experience in Operating Room Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Catholic Health Initiatives, Inc
10.1995 - Current
Associate Degree Nursing - Nursing
Somerset Community College
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